January 9, 2018
Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V025
Manufacturer Toyota
Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 116,126
Summary
On January 9, 2018, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified NHTSA that they are recalling 14,585 model year 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
As of January 30, 2018, Toyota is additionally recalling 3,347 model year 2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles located in states listed above. Also included in this recall filing is 98,194 model year 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles, located throughout the U.S., that previously received a like-for-like interim air bag inflator replacement.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on January 29, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota’s numbers for this recall are G0R (Zone B), and H0A (Zone C), J0A (Matrix Zone A), J0A (Matrix Zone A), J0A (Matrix Zone A).
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
10 Affected Products
Vehicles
68 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V025-1374.pdf 246.089KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 1/9/2018 – This Safety Recall has been expanded to include 2010 Corolla, Matrix, 4Runner, Scion xB, as well as 2010-2011 Yaris Hatchback, and 2010-2012 Yaris Sedan vehicles.
RCMN-18V025-9606.pdf 1999.823KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 1/9/2018 – This Safety Recall has been expanded to include 2009 Corolla, Matrix and Scion xB, as well as 2009-2011 Yaris Hatchback and 2009-2012 Yaris Sedan vehicles.
RCMN-18V025-3721.pdf 2012.332KB
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V025-4141.pdf 216.017KB
Miscellaneous Document – January 9, 2018 – INFORMATION REPORT
RMISC-18V025-8933.pdf 22.735KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- **UPDATED Dealer Letters Now Available on TIS**
RCMN-18V025-0971.pdf 265.757KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- ASM Quick Reference Guide
RCMN-18V025-6268.pdf 389.013KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V025-7237.pdf 2022.358KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- GM
RCONL-18V025-3454.pdf 175.907KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall J0C – Remedy Notice Certain 2003-2008 Model Year Matrix Vehicles Non-Desiccated Front Passenger Airbag Inflator – “Like for Like” Replacement (Zone C)
RCMN-18V025-4989.pdf 592.945KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Airbag Inflator Documentation
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2/22/2018 – Dealer Letter updated
RCMN-18V025-2976.pdf 1574.985KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2/20/2018 – Updated Dealer Letter
RCMN-18V025-0391.pdf 901.247KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 22, 2018 – Takata Safety Recalls G0P/G0R/H0A – Remedy Update
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Zone B
RCONL-18V025-2070.pdf 68.099KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Zone A
RCONL-18V025-2536.pdf 68.021KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recalls J0A, J0B and J0C – Remedy Notice
RCMN-18V025-9982.pdf 123.307KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2/20/2018 – Updated Dealer Letter
RCMN-18V025-3450.pdf 1234.898KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)- Zone C
RCONL-18V025-0062.pdf 68.137KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2/20/2018 – Updated Dealer Letter
RCMN-18V025-0989.pdf 1123.295KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 20, 2018 – Takata Safety Recalls J0A/J0B/J0C – Remedy Update
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 2/22/2018 – Dealer Letter updated
RCMN-18V025-8448.pdf 1601.575KB
Safety Bulletin – GM
RCSB-18V025-9156.pdf 748.603KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- February 26, 2018 – 17477 – Safety Recall Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator – All General Motors Dealers
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Takata Airbag Inflator “Customer Outreach Program”- March 2018 UPDATE
RCMN-18V025-0504.pdf 122.293KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall J0A – Remedy Notice Certain 2003-2008 Model Year Matrix Vehicles Non-Desiccated Front Passenger Airbag Inflator – “Like for Like” Replacement (Zone A)
RCMN-18V025-7527.pdf 235.398KB
Safety Bulletin – GM
RCSB-18V025-2071.pdf 748.915KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 20, 2018 – Safety Recall 17477-01 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Parts Section Revised
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Safety Recall J0B – Remedy Notice Certain 2003-2008 Model Year Matrix Vehicles – Non-Desiccated Front Passenger Airbag Inflator – “Like for Like” Replacement (Zone B)
RCMN-18V025-4546.pdf 236.163KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM – January 29, 2018 – Upcoming Safety Recall 17477 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V025-6769.pdf 69.217KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V025-8063.pdf 69.516KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V025-4060.pdf 69.217KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V025-5863.pdf 69.516KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- All General Motors Dealers – Upcoming Safety Recall 17477 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator Application for Used Vehicle Working Capital Assistance Program
RCMN-18V025-3972.pdf 137.168KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- All General Motors Dealers – Upcoming Safety Recall 17477 Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator – 2010 Pontiac Vibe Not Previously Recalled For this Condition
Recall 573 Report – AMENDMENT 1
RCLRPT-18V025-7050.PDF 218.052KB
Miscellaneous Document – January 30, 2018 – AMENDED INFORMATION REPORT (18V-025)
RMISC-18V025-6016.pdf 105.892KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – J0A Dealer Package – Published 07.17.18
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- May 16, 2018 – **Non-Desiccated Parts – Warranty Shut-Off** Takata Safety Recalls E04, DSF, F0L, G0P, G0R and H0A
RCMN-18V025-3718.pdf 528.778KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V025-4205.pdf 5085.393KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-18V025-9539.pdf 6461.129KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM – Date: August 28, 2018 Subject: Takata Air Bag Completion Rate Improvement Program
RCMN-18V025-3022.pdf 551.624KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Date: September 4, 2018 Subject: Takata Air Bag Safety Recall GM Bulletin Numbers: 14491, 14735, 15041, 15043, 15406, 15438, 15815, 15816, 15817, 15826, 17009, 17476, 17477, 28810 and 28811
Recall Quarterly Report – Report #2, 2018-2
RCLQRT-18V025-1073.PDF 214.657KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- **Rental, Towing and Pickup / Delivery Available to ALL Takata Owners**
RCMN-18V025-9441.pdf 445.677KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 11/20/2018 Additional Information for 4Runner Part Numbers has been added
RCMN-18V025-6925.pdf 2167.951KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – J0C Dealer Package – Published 07.17.18
RCMN-18V025-8622.pdf 909.838KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Takata – Dealer Daily – Pickup_Delivery Update 7.17.2018
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – H0A Dealer Package – Published 07.17.18
RCMN-18V025-3706.pdf 1719.81KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Expansion – Takata Mobile Repair Program – Dealer Letter – Published 8.23.18
RCMN-18V025-7792.pdf 584.329KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – J0B Dealer Package – Published 07.17.18
RCMN-18V025-9956.pdf 907.437KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – G0R Dealer Package – Published 07.17.18
RCMN-18V025-6064.pdf 1791.972KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – TAKATA ASM Quick Reference Guide – Published 7.17.2018
RCMN-18V025-1508.pdf 451.753KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- GM – Takata Recall Dealer Email
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V025-5891.PDF 211.369KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Part Pre-Shipment – Takata Air Bag Recalls Updated Date: Jul 23, 2018 To: All Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac Dealers
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPCOMING – Takata Rental Vehicle Restructure
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V025-1279.pdf 141.818KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 4/18/2018 – A new section titled Non-Desiccated Part Recovery, has been added – Warranty Reimbursement Procedure details have been updated
RCMN-18V025-9666.pdf 1453.816KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- ASM Quick Reference Guide
RCMN-18V025-9481.pdf 392.915KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- UPDATED Dealer Letters and Technical Instructions Now Available on TIS
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- 4/18/2018 – A new section titled Non-Desiccated Part Recovery, has been added – Warranty Reimbursement Procedure details have been updated
RCMN-18V025-7742.pdf 1448.778KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Service Consultant Quick Reference Guide
RCMN-18V025-3375.pdf 201.494KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-1
RCLQRT-18V025-3225.PDF 214.551KB
Miscellaneous Document – January 9, 2019 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT(18V-025 AMENDED)
RMISC-18V025-3768.pdf 32.824KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 1/9/19
RCMN-18V025-5624.pdf 1789.972KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Updated Dealer Letter 1/9/19
1 Associated Investigation
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA ID: EA15001
Dated opened: February 24, 2015
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers. All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.
During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field failures was found in vehicles produced by these five additional manufacturers. Nonetheless, at ODI’s insistence, all 10 vehicle manufacturers initiated a regional recall within approximately two weeks of the opening of the investigation. The regions recalled initially included Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, areas with high absolute humidity and climatic conditions believed to be a significant factor in the inflator ruptures. As part of the recall actions, inflators removed from remedied vehicles are to be returned to Takata for testing.
Takata’s initial test results on passenger inflators from remedied vehicles indicated a much higher than anticipated rupture frequency for inflators returned from Florida. Accordingly ODI requested all 10 manufacturers expand the regional recalls for passenger inflators to include other geographic areas where high absolute humidity conditions exist, including the Gulf States and other coastal areas. Takata’s testing of the passenger inflators to date continues to indicate this geographic area as having the highest risk, with no ruptures occurring from inflators returned from outside the expanded recall regions. During PE14-016 four additional passenger inflator field events occurred, all in vehicles from the same expanded geographic region.
Also during PE14-016 four additional driver inflator field events occurred including two in vehicles from regions not known for high absolute humidity, specifically California and North Carolina. Accordingly, ODI requested all five of the affected vehicle manufacturers currently using the subject Takata driver inflators expand to nationwide recalls. Significantly, neither of the affected vehicle manufacturers or Takata provided any explanation to account for these two driver air bag inflator ruptures outside the area of high absolute humidity. Takata testing of returned driver inflators indicates a lower rupture frequency as compared to passenger inflator testing. All test ruptures reported by Takata to date have occurred on inflators returned from high absolute humidity areas.
The investigation now includes all manufacturers and vehicles known to be affected at this time. ODI’s investigation will focus on, among other things, root cause analysis, other potential defect consequences, identification of affected vehicles scope, and adequacy of the remedy.
The five ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10537899, 10568848, 10585224, 10605877, 10651492
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